County accepts preparedness grant, plans August drive‑through 'tick kit' drill

Jun 24, 2026

Public health staff said a state pass‑through preparedness grant supports training, mutual‑aid and a planned August 15 dispensing drill; supervisors approved acceptance of the grant.

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Public health staff (speaker 15) described a state pass‑through preparedness grant the county uses for training, emergency preparedness and mutual‑aid collaboration with eight Finger Lakes counties. The department plans an August 15 drive‑through exercise to dispense tick kits and test mass dispensing procedures ahead of potential larger incidents.

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